Soaring gold prices test mettle of watchmakers; Eric Pirson on Tudor’s drive into the sporting big league; Shona Taine joins the horology elite; the ever increasing appeal of alexandrite; in search of new frontiers in the watch space race
The UK brand is one of several watchmakers offering a contemporary take on a centuries-old complication
From pieces using high-tech materials to astronaut-themed dials, the industry is exploring new frontiers
The first woman to join the prestigious AHCI, she has honed her craft to produce a debut piece combining the traditional and futuristic
Amid buoyant consumer demand, watchmakers are under pressure to pass on costs or turn to alternative materials
The Antwerp-based doctor and collector combines his love of contemporary pieces with a desire to support emerging talent
Jobs for Indigenous people especially are under threat, though prices for stones are forecast to rise as scarcity increases
As the organisation nears its 700th anniversary, its head wants it to be ‘more relatable’ as an industry showcase
Traders uncertain about what local companies will do with trillions of dollars of US assets
Eric Pirson reflects on the brand’s increased focus on sports partnerships, its differences with Rolex and its wider strategic moves
Prices at auction are breaking records, while the gemstone’s individuality is proving popular for engagement rings
Bvlgari is bucking the gloom in much of the European luxury sector by investing in domestic manufacturing and training
Cartier’s Women’s Pavilion sits besides global efforts by other brands to advance female entrepreneurship
Australian asset manager also highlights threat of pushback against renewable energy
Selection of television host represents latest shake-up in personnel at the high-profile enforcement bureau
Pope Leo XIV will need to tread a fine line in an era of geopolitical turmoil
Also in this newsletter, the Supreme Court will decide if rummy is a game of skill or chance
White House and Downing Street celebrate tariff cuts but critics warn of a thin agreement that could face legal challenge
‘And he might not even renege on it’
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